🌱 Murderer Convicted + Beijing To Blame? + Kneeboard Festival

Good morning, people of Huntington Beach! It's me again, your host of the Huntington Beach Daily.

A murderer is convicted and faces life in prison. Also, Feds now think the ship Beijing is to blame for dragging its anchor. Finally, the Kneeboard Festival comes back with new divisions!

First, today's weather:

Sun and areas of high clouds. High: 84 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories in Huntington Beach today:

1. Christopher Ken Ireland Update: On Wednesday, the 42-year-old man was convicted of the 2017 murder he committed in Westminster. At that time, he killed two women and set a fire to hide the murders. He faces life in prison without parole. (OC Tribune)
2. Oil Spill Update: On Friday, the Feds alleged that the cargo ship “Beijing” did the anchor dragging that could have contributed to the leak that would then become the HB oil spill. The Beijing was anchored at the LB Port. The ship’s owner Capetanissa Maritime Corp. of Liberia, along with its operator, V. Ships Greece Ltd., are named in the investigation as parties “in interest.” (CBS)
3. Organizers announced Tuesday that the Kneeboard Festival is coming back to HB. During the 2022 event, winning participants will receive the Kneeboard Surfing USA Titles -- an honor that was last bestowed in 2019. “In addition to the Open division, the 2022 event will feature Women's, Junior's, and Pro Junior's divisions.” (Patch)
4. Blue bioluminescence is nature’s latest spectacle. Right now, Newport Beach ocean waves are the places to see the stunning display. It is caused by an algae bloom made up of microorganisms that use bioluminescence for predator avoidance. The movement of the waves splashing on the beach agitates the algae enough to respond in this way. Experts noted Friday that the phenomenon is moving north. (Patch)
5. Have you fallen victim to a sleight-of-hand jewelry theft? Authorities in Westminster announced Thursday that they arrested an Anaheim couple running this scam. The alleged jewelry thief placed a costume jewelry necklace over a mark’s head while removing a necklace the mark was wearing. Detectives found a lot of “pieces of jewelry in the suspects’ vehicle.” If you think you may have been a victim, contact Westminster Police Department Detective Marcela Lopez at 714-548-3773. (My News LA)

Today in Huntington Beach:

• Supercars by the Sea - Sport Cars for Sport Stars (7 a.m.)
• Sunday Mass at St. Mary’s by the Sea (9:00 a.m.)
• Swedish Christmas Fair at the Biergarten (10:30 a.m.)
• Reggae Sunday at SeaLegs (1 p.m.)
• Tom Norman at Pacific City (1 p.m.)
• LIVE MUSIC: Greg In Good Company at Four Sons Brewing (3:30 p.m.)

Huntington Beach Patch Notebook

• City of Huntington Beach: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no collection services on Thursday, November 25th. Collection services for Thursday and Friday, November 25th and 26th, are delayed one day. (Instagram)
• Huntington Beach Union High School District: Students and staff spent time reflecting on what is truly important. Be grateful, be respectful, and be kind to others. (Facebook)
• Huntington Beach Public Library: Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month this year? Need a place to focus and write, and meet other Nanowrimos? Join our open writing sessions at Central Library on Mondays, November 22 and November 29. (Facebook)

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— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing full-time since 2005. Her SEO-optimized internet copy includes social media marketing projects and German to English business translations. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Fishdom (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.

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